Hours and Appointments

An initial alternative consult with Dr. Royal lasts about 60 minutes to an hour and includes a full western exam and Chinese traditional exam. It may also include muscle measurements and other diagnostics. We will assess previous medical history, radiographs, and bloodwork, and we will discuss nutrition, supplements, herbs, therapies for the owner to do at home.

Please bring any medical records, bloodwork, diagnostic testing, radiographs with you to your intial appointment.  All appointments must include a referral from your veterinarian (this is usually discussed when the appointment is made).  Bring any labels from foods, supplements, and a complete list of medications that are being given.

We address the need for other therapies - acupuncture, underwater treadmill, massage or other treatments.  Any Western medical recommendations for diagnostics or treatment will be relayed to your regular veterinarian.  The initial consult fee includes a treatment with whatever modality is most needed.

The first session is the longest - lasting about an hour, regular treatments generally take about 30 minutes.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a late cancellation fee.

All hours by appointment only.

HOURS
Mon: 9am-4pm
Tue: 9am-2pm
Wed: 12pm-8pm
Thu: Closed
Fri: 9am-3pm
Sat: 8am-2pm

There are occasionally days where we will be closed for meetings, full staff travel events, lectures given by Dr. Royal elsewhere, or recharging our healing batteries. No appointments will be made for those days and we always post them on the website as early as possible.

We will be closed or have limited appointments on the following days:
August: Continuing education week 25th-30th, limited appointments scheduled
September: Closed on the 1st for Labor Day
October: Closed on the 13th for Columbus Day, Closing early on the 31st for Halloween
November: 26th and 27th: Closed for Thanksgiving
December: 20th, 24th, 25th and 26th: Closed for Christmas Holiday; Closing early on the 31st for New Year’s Eve
January 2009: Closed on the 1st for New Year’s Day

If you’re visiting the site on one of the days we’re closed, please contact your regular veterinary hospital or, if it’s after hours, one of these emergency clinics:

Animal 911
Skokie: 847-673-9110

Veterinary Emergency Services
Chicago: 773-281-7110

Veterinary Specialty Center
Buffalo Grove: 847-459-7535

Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Northbrook: 847-564-5775